Â鶹ԭ´´

Â鶹ԭ´´ Fast Facts

Who we are. What we do.

Â鶹ԭ´´ Fast Facts

Â鶹ԭ´´ is a two-year community college, located in rural DeKalb County Illinois. Founded in 1968, for over 50 years Â鶹ԭ´´ has been providing educational opportunities to the local community. The Â鶹ԭ´´ district encompasses 31 communities with a population estimated just over 100,000, with six public high schools.


Our Students

Â鶹ԭ´´ embraces and supports a diverse student population. We strive to create and continually improve a campus environment that both ensures respect for these differences and encourages their expression.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book

Student Outcomes

Build skills for a career or prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year institution. With more than 70 degree or certificate programs — along with fast-track programs, continuing education, personal enrichment and dual credit courses — there is something at Â鶹ԭ´´ for everyone.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book

Financial

Our mission is to improve lives through a quality, affordable education. Â鶹ԭ´´ prides itself on being good stewards of tax-payer support and student tuition.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book

Workforce Development & Community Education

We work to meet the needs of the local community by training job seekers for in-demand careers.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book

Our Staff

With hundreds of full- and part-time employees, Â鶹ԭ´´ is one of the top ten largest employers in DeKalb County, according to the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book

AACC Fast FActs

See how Â鶹ԭ´´ compares to fellow community colleges across the United States through information and data provided by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). 

Accreditation

Â鶹ԭ´´ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and officially recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education. Nine other institutions offer additional accreditation or recognitions of specific programs at Â鶹ԭ´´.

Â鶹ԭ´´ Accreditation

News & Events